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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-29-1989BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 29, 1989 �\ APR 131 'W 14 PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Harrington, Dunn, Markt, Sarro; Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. U.S. Representative Barney Frank Barney Frank said he appreciates the opportunity to meet with the Board; he likes to meet with local officials. With him was Joanne Moore from his Attleboro office. Rep. Frank said one special issue they have worked on is the Airport Com- mission project involving State and Federal funding. He said the budget is lacking in the way it distributes the money; he does not expect any tax increase. He believes the public has a right for their vote to have an impact and believes some money should be shifted from national security. He said he does not expect the House to work on special areas for solid waste disposal; the market is not there yet for recycled materials. He would like to use the tax system to give manufacturing industries incen- tives to produce less waste and /or biodegradable waste, and the Federal government use their power to buy recyclable materials. Most of the funds to help local governments have been cut back and he does not approve of this. Areas needing additional funding, which he feels the national security budget should be cut to help are: medical care, hospitals, health insur- ance; education; environmental areas. He does not think Seabrook will open due to John Sanunu; he thinks the Federal level will approve, but is not sure about the local level (New Hampshire). He said the problem now is New Hampshire politics. 3. 1988 Hockomock League Champs Paul Jodice and a second coach, along with some of the players from the Mansfield Norton Midget Football team were present to receive a plaque honoring their undefeated season. Chairman Tartufo said the Board wanted to acknowledge the time and efforts made of the coaches and young kids, and that they are the cornerstone of the community, the youth of the com- munities. He then read the name of all the members of the team who then received applause. 4. Minutes of March 15, 1989 MOTION: To approve the Minutes of March 15, 1989. Harrington / Markt VOTED: 5 -0 5. Warrant #40 MOTION: To approve Warrant #40 in the amount of $979,877.58, dated March 28, 1989, broken down as follows: BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 29, 1989 PAGE 2 General Fund - $803,729.35 Revenue Sharing - 5,237.81 School Lunch - 5,833.44 Special Revenue - 10,690.51 Capital Projects - 16,547.00 Sewer Enterprise - 11,466.70 Water Enterprise - 11,593.84 Electric Enterprise - 114,778.93 Harrington /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 6. Licenses & Permits a) Three Hackney License renewal applications for Town Taxi, 5 Old Colony Way, Vehicle #2, #6 and #8. Three Hackney License renewal applications for Foxfield Taxi Corp., 4 West Street, Vehicle #l, #5 and #7. * MOTION: To Ha b) Application Ice Cream - * MOTION: To 7. Correspondence approve all six (6) Hackney renewal applications. ^rington /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 for Common Victuallers License, new owner of Maxmillian's Gerard R. & Yong Gould, 214 N. Main Street. approve the Common Victuallers License. Harrington /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 a) Letter with copy of 1988 Financial Report of Mansfield Cable Access. b) Copy of letter to MMA from Chairman of Randolph Board of Selectmen re: Withdrawal of MMA support of bill to change procedure to override Prop. z.. c) Letter from MMA re: Randolph Board of Selectmen letter to the MMA. d) Letter from Carlton T. Conrad, North Attleboro Process Server re: Appli- cation for appointment as a Town Constable. - The Board decided to ask him to meet with them next week. e) Letter of resignation from the Conservation Commission by C.H. Davison. * MOTION: To accept with regret. Harrington /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 f) Copy of Memorandum to the Planning Board from the Town Manager re: East Mansfield Sewer Extension Options, etc. g) Letter to the Town Manager from Town Counsel re: Exemption from the Conflict of Interest Law. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 29, 1989 PAGE 3 - The Town Manager advised that he had discussed this with Town Counsel. He does not and cannot know all the possible matters, but as Purchas- ing Agent and contact with MIIA for insurance, he felt he should have it. He revised the wording in his request, and it was approved by Town Counsel. * MOTION: To authorize the letter as discussed to be signed by the Chair- man. Harrington / Markt VOTED: 5 -0 h) Two (2) Notice of Public Hearings by Dept. of Public Utilities re: New England Telephone Co., and Telesphere Network, Inc. i) Letter to the Board from DEQE Director re: Availability of financial assistance for development of disposal capacity under the Solid Waste Management Capacity Development Program. j) Letter to the Board from George Mallan, Mallan Associates, Inc., re: Information seminar concerning resource recovery /recycling /waste -to- energy project which SEEDCO has proposed for Town of Mansfield. k) Letter to the Board from Commissioner Garvey, Mass. DPW, re: Use of Chapter 90 bond funds for certain maintenance -type road work (stone sand). 1) Copy of letter to Mansfield Planning Director from Cobbler's Corner Project Director re: Sewer Permit. - The Town Manager explained that the Zoning By -laws require certifica- tion from the Sewer Commissioners (Selectmen) for a Special Permit. The Planning Board hearing was continued until April 12th; there is no question concerning capacity, just the connection. The Town Eng- ineer is working on that and a report will be given to the Board. m) Copy of letter to the Town Manager from Town Counsel re: Stearns Ave. Landfill. n) Copy of letter to the Town Clerk from Chairman of the Planning Board re: "Scenic Road, Mill Street, Applicant." - Selectman Harrington asked whose porperty the tree to be cut down is on and will it be replaced; he also questioned the amount of the bond in regard to bridge damage. * MOTION: To approve subject to submission of certificate of insur- ance, a bond in the amount of $5,000, and replacement of the tree. Markt /Harrington VOTED: 5 -0 l o) Letter to the Board from Boston Federal Executive Board re: Annual New England Minority Business Opportunity Committee Conference. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 29, 1989 PAGE 4 p) Letter to the Board from Associated Communication Technologies re: Revenue Proposal for the Commonwealth of Mass. Commencing FY -1990. q) Copy of letter to Board of Recreation Commissioners from Patrick T. Burns, 67 Creeden Street, re: Excellent job done by the Recreation Director, Lorilee Fish, with the Winter Youth Basketball Program. r) Letter to the Board from the Building Dept. re: Plumbing Inspector's report concerning the Diagraph Corp. Flammable Fuel Storage application. 8. Ouestions & Answers a) Arthur Hayes, of North Main Street, requested the Town record proper layout of North Main Street. He said he felt a current layout would be of assistance to people on the street. The Town Manager said there are many streets in town without specific layouts, and the only way to ac- quire a layout is to survey which would be extremely expensive. Select- man Harrington suggested doing it as roads are repaired. No one was sure whether this would be eligible under Chapter 90 funding. The Town Manager was asked to investigate and report back. 9. Old Business None 10. New Business a) The Town Manager reported that Plymouth County Commissioners, who handle the Town's parking fines, advised that fines cannot be any higher then $15.00 without legislative approval. He asked the Board if they wanted to reconsider their previous vote to increase fines and to set all those voted on previously at $15.00; Handicapped is the one exception. * MOTION: To reconsider the parking fees. Sarro / Markt VOTED: 5 -0 * MOTION: To make the fees $15.00 on all items with the exception of Handicapped Parking which will stay at $25.00, effective April 1, 1989. Harrington / Markt VOTED: 5 -0 Selectman Markt questioned the Town Manager's revenue projections in light of this cut in fines; he will check it. b) Selectman Dunn advised that the Zoning Board of Appeals representative to the Solid Waste Study Committee had only attended the first meeting. He asked the secretary to write a letter to the ZBA asking if they still have an interest in this committee. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 29, 1989 PAGE 5 c) Chairman Tartufo said the DPW will be out now that Spring is here mak- ing repairs. The Town Manager suggested asking people to call where they feel repairs are needed. d) Chairman Tartufo requested checking speed limits downtown, saying he thought a speed trap by the Police might be worthwhile. e) Selectman Sarro reminded the Board concerning budget discussions and bi- monthly meetings with boards and committees. * f) MOTION: To set the Annual Town Meeting date for May 1, 1989. Harrington /Markt The Chairman asked about continuing Town meeting every Monday, or Monday and Tuesday; then said it really will be up to the Town Meeting. Saturday not likely to be successful in May. Selectman Dunn suggested trying for Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day. This must be checked with the Town Clerk. VOTED: 5 -0 Discussion turned to the Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting. The Town Manager said there are four to five Articles and sug- gested setting it for the first night of the Annual Town Meeting; it can then be postponed if desired. * MOTION: To set the date for the Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting for May 1, 1989. Harrington /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 Discussion followed concerning what a budget discussion will consist of and with the School Committee and Finance Committee. Selectman Dunn sug- gested that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee Chairman and Superintendent, and the Town manager meet, then report back to the Board of Selectmen. The question will be to go for a budget over Prop. 22' or not. g) Chairman Tartufo said a discussion is needed regarding non -union salaries and job descriptions, mainly the Selectmen's Secretary. He said a draft is being written by the Town Manager, the title is to be Executive Sec- retary to the Board of Selectmen. The Board seemed to be in agreement. 11. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 9:25 P.M.) Harrington /Markt } , VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk Date signed